---
title: "Bleach"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bleach-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 420426
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Bleach (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bleach-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 2018 film Bleach follows the life of a high school student named Ichigo Kurosaki. While he appears to lead an ordinary life, Ichigo possesses the ability to see ghosts. He also retains blurry memories regarding the death of his mother, which occurred under strange circumstances during his childhood. His routine existence is disrupted when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, who is identified as a God of Death. This meeting serves as the catalyst for the events that break his peaceful world. As the narrative unfolds, the film explores the intersection of Ichigo's daily life and the supernatural forces represented by his new acquaintance. The story centers on the sudden shift in Ichigo's reality following this encounter with a spiritual being. By focusing on his unique perspective and the mysterious history of his family, the film depicts the challenges Ichigo faces as he navigates a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead are not clearly defined.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ordinary high school student encounters a God of Death and his world changes."

### Why Watch
- based on tite kubo's manga series
- directed by shinsuke sato

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime is one hour and forty-eight minutes
- pg-13 rating
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a pg-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, fantasy, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shinsuke Sato
- **Networks / Studios**: Cine Bazar, Warner Bros. Japan, TV Tokyo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sota Fukushi** as *Ichigo Kurosaki*
- **Hana Sugisaki** as *Rukia Kuchiki*
- **Ryo Yoshizawa** as *Uryu Ishida*
- **Erina Mano** as *Orihime Inoue*
- **Yu Koyanagi** as *Yasutora Sado*
- **Seiichi Tanabe** as *Kisuke Urahara*
- **Hirohito Yamada** as *Keigo Asano*
- **Risako Ito** as *Tatsuki Arisawa*
- **Kokoro Hirasawa** as *Yuzu Kurosaki*
- **Miyu Andô** as *Karin Kurosaki*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film Bleach?
The film was released in 2018.

### Q: Who directed the 2018 film Bleach?
The film was directed by Shinsuke Sato.

### Q: What is the basis for the film?
It is based on Tite Kubo's manga series of the same name.

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
High school student Ichigo Kurosaki is the main character, played by Sota Fukushi.

### Q: What genre is the film categorized under?
It is classified as an action, fantasy, and adventure film.

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